Finding the Third Proportional to 61,728 and 134,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,728 and 134,600 is: 293,499.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,728 : 134,600 = 134,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,728/134,600 = 134,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,728x = 134,600 × 134,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,728x = 18,117,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,117,160,000/61,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,499.87
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